Two Paths

In order to maintain a constant upward direction in our spiritual development it is important to remember clearly that there are only two paths one of Light and one of Darkness. And, that we are on either one of the two, there is no middle ground. In addition it is important to be clear what each path contains, and the connection between our actions and these paths.

The path of Darkness holds within it all negativity, sadness pain and eventually death. The path of Light holds within it all that is good, joy, freedom and life. The Kabbalists also clarify the two groups of actions that connect us to each path. Actions that are from our desire to receive for the self-alone connect us to the path of Darkness. Actions that are for our desire to share connect us to the path of Light.

This means that whenever we do an action that is based on our desire to receive we are connecting to the path of darkness drawing to ourselves negativity, sadness, pain and eventually death. This is a scary and important understanding. The ancient Zohar explains that death usually occurs when a critical mass of darkness has been drawn through actions based on the desire to receive. Conversely when we do positive actions we remove a degree of darkness and draw joy freedom and life.

I cannot exaggerate the importance of this lesson. It is pretty simple to understand and many people might feel that they know this information. But I know for sure that there are a precious few people who actually live this consciousness all the time. This is a lesson that when understood and remember can change the entire course of our actions and life.